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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Trying to install new pullys on Blueprint 383. I looks like everything will line up beltwise other than the alternator. Im using the bracket from the original 76 L48 engine but it looks like the alt. is sitting about 1 1/2 to 2 inches too deep and should come foreward. Should I be using a different bracket?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Can you post up a photo from the driver's side
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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will send photo.. Also add'l info. bracket im using is from original 76 L48 with short water pump. New engine has long water pump. Different brackets required?
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Old May 16, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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will send photo.. Also add'l info. bracket im using is from original 76 L48 with short water pump. New engine has long water pump. Different brackets required?
Yes sir.

It would save yourself a lot of hassle to just swap to a short water pump so you can use all your factory accessories.

Long pump setups place the alternator on the passenger side requiring some wiring changes on some cars.
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Can you post up a photo from the driver's side
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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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If you want to keep what you have, buy an alernator bracket for a long water pump from Jegs or Summit. A Corvette alternator bracket will never work with a long water pump.
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